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The Gregory Kavka/UCI Prize in Political Philosophy is awarded every other year in even years to the author of a paper in a refereed journal, an original book chapter or an original essay published in a collection with a multiplicity of contributors, from any area of political philosophy and political theory.

Courtesy of UCI philosophy dept

Award

The winner receives $1,000. In addition, a symposium in honor of the recipient of the Kavka/UCI Prize is held at the APA Pacific Division meeting in the year of the award, to include panelists commenting upon the ideas of the selected paper, followed by a response from the award winner.

Frequency: Every other year in even years

Award Amount: $1,000 plus a symposium at the Pacific Division meeting

Next Award: 2020 for publications between January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2018

Next Deadline: May 31, 2019

Eligibility and Criteria

The author must be a member of the APA.

The Kavka/UCI Prize is awarded for the best paper in a refereed journal, or an original book chapter or original essay published in a collection with a multiplicity of contributors, in the field of political philosophy, broadly understood. Papers from any area of political philosophy and political theory are welcome, including, but not limited to, the history of political philosophy, rational choice theory with implications drawn for political philosophy, and moral theory/applied ethics in which direct links are made to political philosophy or public policy.